KERALA Recruitment Dossier

The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library administered by KERALA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KERALA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-01-03 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: lokbhavan.kerala.gov.in | Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
The Post of Upper Division Clerk and Lower Division Cle	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Appointment to the Post of M T S Lib	1 Openings	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	2024-07-20
Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-08-31
Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by KERALA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Correspondence Address of E Procurement Cell	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Department Users Are Recommended to Select 2 of 4 Bid Openers Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fee Collection Implementation in E Procurement Portal	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
X90f X91a X921 X940 X921 X940 X915 X940 X916 X930 X940 X926 Procurement O	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2024-01-03. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KERALA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain lokbhavan.kerala.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Kerala recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by generating a unique User ID and secure password using valid personal credentials.

Log in to upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and essential educational certificates, ensuring they strictly adhere to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Select the Multi Tasking Staff Library post from the active notifications list and meticulously fill in the academic details, library science qualifications, and preferred exam centers.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee, if applicable, via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the transaction receipt.

Monitor the portal regularly for the release of the admit card, which must be downloaded and printed at least two weeks prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Examination (OMR/CBT)	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and General English.
Stage 2: Library Science Domain Test	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	Basics of Library Classification, Cataloguing, Library Rules, Digital Libraries, and Information Services.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic certificates, Library Science diplomas, age proof, and category certificates.
Stage 4: Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard medical fitness assessment as per Kerala government service rules to ensure physical suitability for the role.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Library cadre falls under Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 18,000. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 9,540), the salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) which varies by city category (Class Y cities like Kochi/Trivandrum at 20% equals Rs. 3,600; Class Z at 10% equals Rs. 1,800). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA (totaling Rs. 2,065). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class Y city to approximately Rs. 33,205. After statutory deductions of 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Basic + DA = Rs. 2,754) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand Net Salary ranges between Rs. 29,500 and Rs. 30,500, establishing a highly competitive entry-level remuneration package for library support staff in Kerala.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the MTS Library post strictly complies with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Kerala State Government reservation guidelines. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, women candidates and exempted categories are eligible for application fee concessions, ensuring equitable representation across all social strata in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Lib

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the MTS Library post in Kerala?

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent from a recognized board, along with a Certificate or Diploma in Library Science from a government-approved institution.

Is there a probation period for the recruited MTS Library staff?

Yes, selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years within a continuous service of three years, during which their performance is closely evaluated.

How is the final merit list prepared if multiple candidates secure the same marks?

Tie-breaking rules apply, prioritizing candidates with higher qualifications in Library Science, followed by older age, and finally alphabetical order of names as per official records.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair evaluation across all batches.

Are there any service bonds that selected candidates need to execute?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the MTS Library post, but candidates must serve the minimum probation period to be eligible for permanent confirmation.

Where will the selected candidates be posted within Kerala?

Selected candidates will be posted in various state-run public libraries, government college libraries, or departmental libraries across different districts of Kerala based on merit-cum-choice.